ATTENTION: NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS NATIONWIDE WHO PURCHASED, AT RETAIL, OR WHO RECEIVED AS A GIFT, CERTAIN SONY DVD PLAYERS BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1998 AND THE PRESENT
This notice concerns your legal rights regarding the following Sony DVD player models:
DVP-C650D, DVP-C670D, DVP-F21, DVP-NC600, DVP-NS315, DVP-NS400D, DVP-NS415, DVP-S300, DVP-S330, DVP-S350, DVP-S360, DVP-S363, DVP-S500D, DVP-S530D, DVP-S550D, DVP-S560D, DVP-S570D
If you received the NOTICE OF PENDENCY AND SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION AND NOTICE OF HEARING, you have been identified as a potential member of the settlement class. Please read the Notice linked below in its entirety.
Important Dates and Documentation
| Deadline to Opt Out of Proposed Settlement (directions on the Notice) | March 7, 2007 | |
| Deadline to file objections to Proposed Settlement (directions on the Notice) | March 7, 2007 | |
| Settlement Fairness Hearing & Approval Date | March 22, 2007 | |
| Claim Form (.PDF) | ||
| Postmark Deadline to Submit Claims | October 31, 2007 | |
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Q&A
Q1: What is the lawsuit about?
A1: Plaintiffs have alleged that certain Sony DVD players exhibit playback and other operational issues.
Q2: What types of problems were encountered?
A2: The plaintiffs claimed that operational issues included a/v synchronization being off, chapter skipping, picture freezing, and a "no disc" message.
Q3: What is the settlement and possible benefits?
A3: The settlement allows United States consumers to claim one of the following options with proper proof of purchase and other documentation:
- If the consumer paid to have a firmware (SYSCON) chip repaired; a refund of that amount will be issued;
- A $40 e-voucher redeemable at sonystyle.com; or
- A refurbished DVP-NS50P DVD player
Note: See the Claim Form (.PDF) for accepatble forms of documentation.
Q4: What DVD players are covered?
A4: The following models will be covered in the settlement if approved:
- DVP-C650D
- DVP-C670D
- DVP-F21
- DVP-NC600
- DVP-NS315
- DVP-NS400D
- DVP-NS415
- DVP-S300
- DVP-S330
- DVP-S350
- DVP-S360
- DVP-S363
- DVP-S500D
- DVP-S530D
- DVP-S550D
- DVP-S560D
- DVP-S570D
Q5: What does it mean to opt out or object to the proposed settlement?
By opting out or excluding yourself - you wouldn't receive any benefits or be bound by the terms of the settlement. Objecting means remaining in the settlement, but complaining about some part of it you don't like. If you exclude yourself, you cannot object to the proposed settlement. Please see the settlement Notice for full details and procedures.
Q6: What if I don't object or opt of the settlement?
If you do nothing, you will be bound to the terms of the settlement, if approved. That means (a) you could claim the benefits under the settlement if you meet the requirements as set forth in the settlement notice and (b) you will not be able to bring a lawsuit against Sony entities regarding the same claims. Please see the settlement Notice for full details and procedures.
Q7: Who are Plaintiffs' Attorneys?
Plaintiffs’ Attorneys and their contact information are as follows: Edward Wallace, WEXLER TORISEVA WALLACE LLP, One North LaSalle Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
